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Adrian Rawlins, actor
Actor

Adrian Rawlins: Movies & Box Office

films
21
on screen
1988–2026
box office
$173M
average score
66
Born
March 27, 1958 (age 68)
Birthplace
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Full name
Adrian John Rawlins
Citizenship
England
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1980-present
Known for

The Best Adrian Rawlins Movies

The highest-rated films Adrian Rawlins is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Small Axe: Education (2020) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Adrian Rawlins's Career in Numbers

Adrian Rawlins's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Adrian Rawlins works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Four Minute Mile (1988) to The Brink of War (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Adrian Rawlins Movies by Decade

  1. 1980s 2
  2. 1990s 2
  3. 2000s 5
  4. 2010s 5
  5. 2020s 7

The 2020s were Adrian Rawlins's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Adrian Rawlins Movies by Genre

  • Drama 11
  • Tv movie 2
  • Horror 2
  • Crime 1
  • Action 1
  • Biography 1
  • Mystery 1
  • Comedy 1
  • History 1

Drama is the genre Adrian Rawlins has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of tv movie (2).

Adrian Rawlins Career Milestones

First film
The Four Minute Mile 1988
Biggest box office hit
Darkest Hour $151M worldwide
Best-rated film
Small Axe: Education Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film
The Brink of War 2026
21 credits

Adrian Rawlins Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Adrian Rawlins is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Adrian Rawlins?

Adrian Rawlins was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England in 1958 and is 68 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Adrian John Rawlins, best known for his roles in The Woman in Black and the Harry Potter series, is an established English actor born on 27 March 1958 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Son to Edward Rawlins, a market trader, and Mavis Leese, his refined acting career spans over four decades, beginning in 1980. Over this period, his profound acting prowess has seen him star and appear in numerous films and television roles, notably in the Harry Potter film series as Harry Potter's father, James Potter.

Rawlins holds an unwavering dedication to his craft. His educational background revolves around his love for performing arts, having studied art and acting at Manchester Metropolitan University. His stellar performance in the critically acclaimed miniseries, Chernobyl in 2019 further solidifies his place in the industry. Beyond the screen, Rawlins shows remarkable commitment to the acting community. Since 2014, he has volunteered at the East Riding Theatre in the East Riding of Yorkshire, assuming the role of artistic director in 2017. Rawlins also marked his place in popular culture by starring in various video games and earning several award nominations. His dynamic and decades-long career underscores his talent and passion for his craft.

Works with

Who Adrian Rawlins Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Adrian Rawlins shares the most films with. Jo Martin comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kerry Fox (2).

FAQ

Adrian Rawlins: Questions & Answers

How many movies Adrian Rawlins has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Adrian Rawlins been in?

Adrian Rawlins is credited on 21 films, from 1988 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Adrian Rawlins's highest-grossing movie?

Darkest Hour (2017) is Adrian Rawlins's biggest box office hit, with $151M worldwide, ahead of Living (2022) ($12.4M). Across every film with box office figures, Adrian Rawlins's movies have made $173M.

Adrian Rawlins's biggest hits

What is the best Adrian Rawlins movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Adrian Rawlins's best-rated film is Small Axe: Education (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Darkest Hour (2017) (78).

Best Adrian Rawlins movies, ranked

How old is Adrian Rawlins?

Adrian Rawlins is 68 years old, born on March 27, 1958 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.

What is Adrian Rawlins's newest movie?

The most recent film on Adrian Rawlins's filmography is The Brink of War (2026), in the role of Max Kampelman.

Who does Adrian Rawlins work with most often?

Adrian Rawlins shares the most films with Jo Martin (2 films), Kerry Fox (2 films) and Josette Simon (2 films).

The Best Adrian Rawlins Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 21 credits.

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